Thankfully, most of your pet's medical issues will not be emergencies. However, your pet may be experiencing a health issue that needs to be seen on an immediate basis. Call us immediately if you observe any of the following signs of health concerns and/or if your pet is injured.

Signs of some common pet health conditions which require immediate veterinary attention:

~ Difficulty breathing~ Seizure activity~ Inability to urinate or defecate~ Bleeding that does not stop from any part of the body~ Inability to deliver puppies or kittens~ Severe hives or severe itching~ Vomiting or diarrhea with blood~ Inflammation, swelling, or other irritation to the eye(s)~ Bloated, distended, swollen, or painful abdomen~ Lameness or non-weight bearing on any limb~ Prolonged vomiting or diarrhea~ Loss of consciousness~ Pain~ Loss of balance~ Dilated pupils~ Paralysis~ Ingestion of poison or foreign material~ Collapsed/Loss of Consciousness~ Violent episodes of vomiting or diarrhea~ Staggering, stumbling, head-tilted, sudden blindness~ Rapid heartbeat (in general > 160 for dogs & > 200 for cats)

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